Welcome to upcycleDZINE
This is an independent upcycling blog that has proven to be a clever upcycle inspiration source for design and art ideas created by repurposing discarded items and giving them more value. This blog shows proves why upcycling is important and what the benefits are of repurposing.
DON'T MISS
DIY: Upcycle milk cartons into MilkWheel lampshade by Gilbert de Rooij
Here's another DIY lampshade I'm adding to the other upcycle design lampshades I made. Again it's a design that uses discarded plastic milk cartons. After making...
The Inheritance Collection: a great tribute by Stephen Kenn
"Locally made and thoughtfully crafted are two values woven into every piece of The Inheritance Collection." These are the first words you here in...
LIGHTING
R16: cardboard tubing pendant lamp by Waarmakers
Recycle design, upcycle design and sustainable design have the same goal of adding less waste on landfills. And here on upcycleDZINE you can find...
BIPOLAIRE: wine glass pendant lamps by Tat Chao
In my opinion glass is one of the most intriguing materials to use in a design. It can be extravagant or minimal and subtile....
HOMEWARE
DIY: Reuse a drawer to create stunning Display Coffee Table
Do you like collecting special items? Do you have a special collection you want to display? And doing so without gathering dust? Well, this...
Coffee Sack Storage Bench by Recycled Brooklyn
Upcycle design is generally made by giving one object or material a second life. Sometimes designers find a way to use two objects and...
UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY
10 upcycle design lighting ideas using wood
In this group-post number five you'll find 10 amazing upcycle lighting design ideas using wood.
upcycleDZINE is a blog that focuses on showing what upcycle design is all about. After...
DIY: Upcycle milk containers into MILKBELL lampshade by Gilbert de Rooij
The MilkBell lampshade is my latest addition to the series of upcycle design lampshades I made. Again it's a design that uses discarded plastic milk...
FASHION
Bags Made Out Of Upcycled Fire Hose by Elvis & Kresse
What could you do with genuine British fire-hoses and reclaimed parachute silk lining? Well it turns out that Kresse Wesling and James Henrit ...
GasCase: upcycled Jerry can as travel companion by Ivorilla
One of the nice things about upcycle design is when an object is used that almost everybody recognizes. And it's a sort of bonus...
ART | MUSIC
Dream Big and Dare to Fail
Today is a special day for me, it's my birthday, so time for something different. Yup, another year has gone by and a lot...
Robot Sculptures out of upcycled waste by Gille Monte Ruici
Today upcycleDZINE is showing you something completely different. The creations are more in the art category than in design. I'm talking about robot sculptures....
EDITOR'S PICK
Climbing Wall Lamp: Windsor chairs light up wall by Furniture Magpies
This next upcycle design lighting piece is unique and so much fun. We all know what a floor lamp, chandelier and a pendant are....
